CHICAGO - June 3, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:
Bill No.: SB 1177
Creates the General Assembly Redistricting Act of 2011.
An Act Concerning: Redistricting
Action: Signed
"Ensuring that everyone`s voice is heard in government is crucial to our democracy. For the first time, the people of Illinois have been able to participate in public hearings and have their voices heard in drawing their legislative districts. I would like to commend lawmakers for significantly increasing openness and transparency in the remap process," said Governor Quinn. "I commend Sen. Kwame Raoul and Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie for their leadership in drafting a map that better represents the interest of our diverse communities."
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